The best restaurants Darwin

A good cuisine with Mediterranean, Spanish and North African cuisine. A modern and friendly setting. Marc, the young Australian boss of the places, speaks French very well.

One of the best restaurants in the region for its cuisine but also for its setting. The colors of the sea contrast with the red flowers of the majestic flamboyant trees and the tropical greenery. The cuisine is modern but resolutely Top End, with its multicultural influences and local ingredients, including meat from cattle stations, seafood and Aboriginal bush foods. You can also come and have a drink on the terrace to enjoy the place. It is advisable to book during the dry season.

An Irish pub with all the ambience you'd expect from a place like this. Special dishes such as the Territory Grill, which combines crocodile, kangaroo and barramundi on the same plate. A must-try! One of the best-known addresses on Mitchell Street, Darwin's party street. Perfect for partying, with a good mix of backpackers and locals in a convivial atmosphere. As sometimes happens on Mitchell Street, the end of the evening can get a bit out of hand. Pub crawls often end at Monsoons or Lost Ark, open until 4am.

It is a self-sufficient buffet with a will on the ground floor. Breakfast, lunch and dinner.

An acronym for Extra Virgin Olive Oil on the top floor. Dishes from AU $ 28. A more refined restaurant with modern Australian cuisine, with Asian and European influences.

Fine Asian cuisine. Dishes from AU $ 18.

Laneway is often cited as one of the best cafés in Darwin. On the menu, classic Australian coffees, perfect for a brunch. Modern "trendy" decor. The service and food are excellent. The toilets at the back leave something to be desired. Located in the heart of Parap, the place is nice during the week (especially the Outstation art gallery), but really comes alive on Saturdays when the market takes place on the square. Parap Market is often crowded, and is a great place to try street food from all over the world, for art, clothes.

The perfect option for a simple and relaxed dinner! Typical Darwin atmosphere, unpretentious, but with very often a beautiful sunset. Very good for families too, with a large lawn, a playground and a pool for the afternoon. Live music from time to time. This is the water ski club; you have to put your name on the register when you are not a member, it may surprise you but it costs nothing. Located right next to MAGNT, the NT museum, so convenient for a pint or a snack after your visit.

Rarely visited by tourists, Darwin's markets nevertheless play an essential role in the lives of Darwinites, who buy their tropical fruit and vegetables here, often sold directly by the growers. There are street food specialities from all over the world. You can feel (and taste) the proximity of Southeast Asia. Try the green papaya salad, mango lassi or a Top End version of laska (spicy!), which has become a real local specialty. Bring cash with you. Parap Markets on Saturdays are also a must.

Located on the long Casuarina beach to the north of the city, this café is the perfect place to relax. Diverse menu with good ingredients. Order at the bar, sit as you like on the beautiful lawn in the shade of the casuarina trees. They'll text you when your dish is ready. Fish & chips on Friday evenings and live music on Sunday evenings during the dry season. Nearby, beautiful walks, southwards over the Dripstone cliffs, absolutely spectacular when the sun starts to hide.